Doha: Newly crowned Asian champions Qatar have jumped 38 spots to 55 in FIFA /Coca-Cola World Ranking, their best position since 1993, after their stunning victory at Asian Cup. Qatar is now the top-ranked country in the Gulf region and fifth in Asia. Fellow finalists Japan jumped 23 places to rank 27th, while the Korea […]
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Messi surprises Qatar’s Almoez Ali with a special gift
Doha: Argentinian football superstar Lionel Messi surprised Qatari Asian Cup hero Almoez Ali with a Barcelona jersey signed by him. The gift came after Almoez Ali, with nine critical goals, helped Al Annabi to win the Asian Cup 2019. He has also crowned the player of tournament award and the top scorer in the […]
Tuesday official holiday to mark Qatar Sport Day
The Amiri Diwan has announced that Tuesday will be an official holiday to mark Qatar Sport Day. The day is celebrated annually on the second Tuesday of February. This year Sport Day falls on February 12, corresponding to 7 Jumada II, 1440 AH. Last updated: February 10 2019 09:00 PM Date – Time: February 10 2019 […]
Qatar Sport Day events to be innovative, inclusive
*Organisers want all residents to take part so that the whole country becomes a playground Events lined up for Qatar National Sport Day on Tuesday will be innovative and inclusive, allowing all members of the community to participate, says a top sport official. Abdulrahman bin Musallam al-Dosari, chairman of National Sport Day Committee and president […]
Locations of the 16 roads in Qatar with mobile radars (Monday, February 11, 2019)
File photo used for representation. There is one change today in the locations of mobile radars. Instead of Al Majd Road (Orbital Highway), it is University Street. Keep an eye on your speedometer to avoid fine and also to reach safe. Here are the locations for the radars today (Monday, February 11, 2019) Air Force […]
Bid to undermine 2022 Qatar World Cup revealed
*Tory strategist’s pitch detailed how CTF Partners would spread negative stories about Qatar and press FIFA to ‘restart bidding process’ Lynton Crosby Sir Lynton Crosby, one of the world’s best-known political operatives, offered to work on a campaign to cancel the 2022 Qatar World Cup and get it awarded to another country in […]
Mall of Qatar organises 10 days of sporting celebrations
Doha: In celebration of National Sport Day and to promote the social and personal benefits of sports and recreation, Mall of Qatar is hosting a variety of fun and free fitness activities from February 7 to February 16. The whole family can improve their tables tennis, basketball and football skills at a fabulous activation located […]
List of activities you can try on Qatar National Sport Day
From Sambo to fencing to spinning, there are lots of sporting activities happening tomorrow on the occasion of the eighth edition of Qatar National Sport Day (QNSD). As residents gear up for QNSD, organisers reveal various competitions and games at popular venues. Aspire Zone Foundation is organising sports activities for all family members from 8 am […]
Sambo show set to kick-off for the first time in Aspire Zone
Doha: The unique Sambo show will be presented in Qatar for the first time at Aspire Zone in celebration of Qatar National Sport Day on February 12, 2019. The Sambo show programme will consist of interactive master-classes and workshops performed by seven of the best Russian Sambo experts, showcasing the diversity of this combat sport, […]
Al-Majd Road: The longest road in Qatar officially opened
The opening of the Al Majd Road. Photos Salim Matramkot © The Peninsula Doha: The Al-Majd Road, which links highways throughout the country, was opened to the public in a ceremony held today. The orbital road, as it was known earlier, will be officially known as Al-Majd road from now onwards. The Prime Minister and […]